Reports to: Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Digital Advocacy
Staff reporting to this position: Content Associate, Digital Advocacy
Department: Advocacy and Outreach
Position classification: Exempt, full time; Nonunion - Level 7
Minimum compensation: $92,000
Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Director of Content Strategy to join the Digital Advocacy team’s content creation and distribution efforts to build the case for progressive policies, values, and candidates.
With Americans facing an increasing onslaught of news and media content, it has never been more important to amplify progressive policies and build up the necessary communications infrastructure to break through the noise and reach key audiences—and American Progress is committed to leading the way.
A strong candidate for this role will lead the team’s work to create content and promote messaging for both American Progress platforms and partners across the progressive policy media landscape in order to improve online performance and help to close the engagement gap with conservatives. The Director of Content Strategy’s responsibilities include developing the strategy for and managing a team that identifies opportunities to create compelling content; crafts content and messaging guidance; and fosters collaboration between the digital, research, policy, communications, and stories teams to develop optimized content that fits the organization’s strategic priorities.
This is a full-time position funded for one year—with opportunities for extensions.
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Requirements and qualifications:
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union and has a minimum salary of $92,000.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and the levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed for in-office work. Any changes to our current hybrid work policy will be communicated at the time of hire. Updates will be posted on American Progress’ Jobs page.
https://www.americanprogress.org/job/director-of-content-strategy-digital-advocacy/
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